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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 511.88 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 511.88 and 330.80 is: 457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 511.88 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/511.88 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 511.88 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 169,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,329.90/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.01

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